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Woolwell & Lee Mill

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About

Woolwell and Lee Mill are neighbouring settlements on the eastern edge of the South Hams, situated close to the A38 Devon Expressway. This location provides direct access to Plymouth and the wider motorway network. The area is primarily residential, with modern housing developments alongside older properties, catering to a community that often commutes for work.

The landscape is characterised by rolling green fields and wooded valleys typical of the South Hams fringe. A notable local feature is the historic Hemerdon Mine, with its distinctive twin spoil tips visible on the horizon. The area is practical, with local shops and services focused on day-to-day needs, set within a quiet, semi-rural environment.

Area overview

On average Woolwell & Lee Mill has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woolwell & Lee Mill is £54,692 per year. There are 3 schools in Woolwell & Lee Mill: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Woolwell & Lee Mill is home to around 6,132 people, with a population density of about 70.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woolwell & Lee Mill Population
6,132
Population density
70.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.29(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.01(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.89(-25%)
Other theft
3.59(-36%)
Public order
2.45(-63%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,779
94.21%
Other White
144
2.35%
Indian
46
0.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.39%
Other
24
0.39%
Total population: 6,134

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,725
33.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,030
20.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
719
14%
No qualifications
673
13.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
460
8.96%
Total 16+ residents: 5,134

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
952
36.49%
Owns with a mortgage
932
35.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
459
17.59%
Other social rented
125
4.79%
Other forms of private rent
74
2.84%
Total households: 2,609

Property prices in Woolwell & Lee Mill

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £277,000 in Woolwell & Lee Mill area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £730,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woolwell & Lee Mill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woolwell & Lee Mill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£392,500
Flats5£215,000
Semi-Detached14£272,500
Terraced38£217,500

10 years median price trend in Woolwell & Lee Mill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwell & Lee Mill.

All postcodes in Woolwell & Lee Mill

PL67SP

Pinewood Drive

PL75DH

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75ES

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL67BG

Belliver Cottages

PL67FF

Blackeven Hill

PL67QQ

Sycamore Drive

PL67TG

Thistle Close

PL75EJ

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL75JH

Recreation Way

PL67TA

Campion View

PL75AT

Battisford Park

PL75DQ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL219EG

Newton & Yealmpton

PL67QG

Riverford Close

PL67SB

Hedgerow Close

PL67SD

New Wood Close

PL67TE

Honeysuckle Close

PL75BX

South View

PL67RL

Trendlewood Road

PL67RR

Meadowlands

PL75JG

Chapel Villas

PL67AU

Jump Close

PL67QT

The Heathers

PL75JQ

Whitehill Gardens

PL219ED

Beech Road

PL75BB

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75BH

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75EG

Wotter Villas

PL75EH

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL67AN

Hele Lane

PL75JY

Eagle Road

PL67BH

Common Lane

PL67RP

Oakwood Close

PL67ST

Birch Close

PL75DF

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75FJ

Recycling Way

PL75FR

Newton & Yealmpton

PL54EH

Saddlers Way

PL67JW

Woolwell Road

PL75DU

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75ER

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL75HU

Collard Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.